Notes From a Busy Weekend

• Be sure to check out our recap of MLB Network's "30 teams in 30 Days" Cubs special by scrolling down on the blog main page.
• The Cubs lost to the Angels on Saturday by a score of 6-4. Aaron Heilman gave up 1 run, 5 hits, and a walk in 2 innings. Carlos Marmol have up a hit, hit 2 batters (not good) and got 2 K's in a scoreless innings of work. Kevin Gregg also put a zero on the board.
• The Cubs beat the D'backs today by a score of 10-7. They made a comeback to score 4 runs in the 8th, and 3 more in the 9th. Rich Harden gave up 3 ER, 3 hits, and 3 BB in 2.2 innings of work. Patton, Berg, Waddell, Kadokura, Hart, and Stevens all pitch well in relief. Hoffpauir, Fontenot, and Castillo all went deep in the win. Taguchi and Snyder both had good games off the bench.
• Mike Fontenot will get the most playing time at 2B this year for the Cubs.
• The Cubs have still not decided whether they will keep an extra infielder or outfielder.
• Kevin Gregg said, "I want to close."
• Carlos Marmol said, "I don't care. I'm glad to be on the team."
• Lou is not ready to make the decision on the closer.
• Corey Koskie has passed a physical and began to work out with the Cubs on Saturday.
• Piniella like Aaron Heilman pitching in the 7th inning. It seems like he's hinting that Marshall will win the spot in the rotation.
• Judd Sirrott did 3 innings of play-by-play on Saturday on WGN Radio with Ron Santo. It looks like he will replace Corey Provus as the pre-game show host/ 5th inning play-by-play guy. Sirrott will be on the broadcast again tomorrow.
• Kosuke Fukudome has been told that he will hit second for the Cubs on Opening Day.
• Bruce Miles reports that Kevin Gregg clearly has the inside track at getting the closer's job.
• Miles also says that Angel Guzman is in jeopardy of being traded.
• Jeff Samardzija will start against the Brewers tomorrow. The game is on WGN Radio.
• Big Z will start on Tuesday.
• The Cubs are now 9-10 in Cactus League play.